yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Many of you have probably already seen this, but for those who have not and are interested, here is the link to SamMobile's article about Samsungs "official" statement about the GS3 delays of 4.3.

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/18...garding-galaxy-s3s-android-4-3-update-issues/

They have apparently also quietly delayed further updates to the S4 as well. Haven't seen anything about the Note2 yet though.

This is what I have learned from putting things together, reading around the web. Apparently, the issues seem to be caused by updating via OTA. The OTA basically patches the existing 4.1.2 files to create the 4.3 build. I had wondered about this when we found they were dropping work on the 4.2.2 update for us....just didn't seem the wisest of moves imo. I have seen multiple reports where people stated that flashing the OTA resulted in all the issues we have been hearing about, however, if they flashed the full firmware, clean, via Odin, they had virtually no problems at all and reported a strong, stable build, much like what we are used to here.

So how is it they let an OTA out that would cause so many problems? From what I have read (from unofficial, unconfirmed sources), is they have put all of their best, senior techs on something called Tizen(?), and all older models updates are being tested and worked on by apprentice level techs.

I just found this stuff a bit interesting, so thought I would share!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dieselford:
I believe Tizen is samsungs up and coming OS. I read a while back that they were planning to build their own.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
as in their own answer to android? like nokia? lol! not sure how i feel about that! thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] philow:
I have not found the proper libs that will allow Tap to Pay to work. There has not been a leak I can find of TW 4.3 for the carriers that it works with (Sprint, MetroPCS...)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] razielpr:
Tizen is indeed samsung os I was reading an article about it last night and the title was "samsung is aiming at the heart of Android" they already have most of their Android partners on board with tizen and will start releasing their phones with tizen in early 2014.

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Here is the article http://www.androidauthority.com/36-new-partners-join-samsung-tizen-317774/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
looking on the csc feature.xml, i noticed

under NFC an entry for ISIS. could this be why?

definitely interesting, but i have to say i question the soundness of a decision like this. if they release on the S5 or Note4 for example, theyre likely to scare a lot of people off their flagship line.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] philow:
I don't think so. The feature.xml in csc on DanDroid 4.6 TW 4.1.2 (My Previous Rom) had the same ISIS line in it and the lib fix zip package does nothing to change that file or line, but I can get "Tap to Pay" working on that rom. I really think it is the lib files from a Sprint (or other) TW 4.3 where Wallet Tap to Pay works is what we need.

Thanks for the info! Great work with this ROM BTW!!! :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
Since the ODIN .tar for MJC is now available (at samfirmware), does that mean pulling/dumping the MJC kernel can be easier as to inject it with root? Or do we have to stay with the AT&T kernel for the time being?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
i am 90-95% certain that for wifi to work with the tmobile kernel, leaked or official, it will require your firmware being up to date on the 4.3 build. i belueve the required modules to be included in the bootloader. this is what i was attempting to sort out when i bricked my phone.

ill post the official, insecure kernel in a few if anyone wants to confirm. (i am hoping i am wrong)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
I went ahead and used the ODIN file after wiping everything. Quite impressed it stays smooth even with all that S-Bloat. You can PM me if you need to test something.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RaymondPJR:
I know, I've been following your posts. I find it strange that Ogdobber (nor anyone else), did not chime in at least. I was just hoping if this guy got it working maybe the issue you found was something else other than the libraries.

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I would say, no, but I'm no expert. From what I understand, all the hacks of GW have managed to work around ISIS. Plus the latest hacked version has been altered in such a way as to work on all devices with no build-prop edits. TW ROMs still need the libraries, however. CM, AOSP, and AOKP do not, thus GW is already working away on those 4.3 ROMs. I have used the same libraries for more than one upgrade version on Android Jelly Bean, so I have a slim hope that there is another issue as to why it failed for Philow. Then some in past Jelly Bean versions were using Exposed modules to install GW, but I know zilch about that.

EDIT: Philow, I didn't want to make too much talk about GW, so I posted something here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47634095&postcount=120 I think we can take care of getting these libraries ourselves.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Mervingio:
Now is official right?

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kingston73:
Sure looks like it, as of 11/18. Does this mean devs can get a working kernel now?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yes.

If I am right, there was never anything wrong with the kernel. The WiFi modules are now built into the rest of the firmware. I have a new rom, just like this one, but based off the official firmware, uploading now. I will bet that wifi will not work unless you have already flashed the firmware.

Because I bricked my phone, I cannot test this before release. Would anyone care to take the risk for us? If so, Ill PM you the link when its ready. I would not release it if I did not think it was safe. But, there is ALWAYS some risk involved when flashing something untested like this.

So I will say I believe it to be perfectly safe to flash, but I cannot guarantee it. If the unthinkable happens, I cannot accept responsibility for it, though I will feel pretty bad anyway!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] damir11:
Send me a link I want to try
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
ok, should be close to ready. make sure you have a way back just in case. nandroid, firmware, etc.

if wifi does not work, you can flash the old att kernel and utll be good. will send links in a few min.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] damir11:
Okay Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
upload md5 doesnt mstch. have to redo. sorry.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kero4:
Guys,

Im running stockorama version 2 with TWRP 2.6.3.0

It's been very solid but I am ready for something new.

What would I need to do to install this rom?

Other than above, I have done nothing else to my phone.

Also, will there be an official 4.3 coming out soon, that will show up on xda deodexed, etc? Is it best I wait for that?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] googlephone:
Can you make a odin flashable rom? Thx.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2533706
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Vigz:
Was the stock tar MD5 file for the new 4.3 that you uploaded earlier wrong?

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291679687
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scifan:
I think he was saying the md5 hash for the file he had just sent up didn't match the hash he generated on the file on his machine.

Different animal.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kero4:
My wifes s3, totally unmolested, show's an update for 500+ megs. Of course she has no room so It won't download, hahahaha. She doesn't fiddle with these types of things so no big deal to leave hers on what she is on now.

My phone, rooted and running a custom rom, will not show me the update and I'm pretty sure my flash counter was tripped but I don't really care about that.

So, I assume I have to wait for 4.3 to come to XDA but would rather it be deodexed and such and flash via recovery or odin.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
I suggest you read the first post in this very thread. This ROM's no longer a leak.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
official was released this morning! same build as this though. im uploading the new rom....again....right now!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Richcar:
Thanks DOC: waiting patiently
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
Me too

me too Really 4.4 for two days but will definately come back for official 4.3 TW build:D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
apparently AFH suffered another denial of service attack. probably ehy my uploads keep failing. trying again!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
you need to appease the Android gods!!:D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
OK, Finally!!!

I have the Deodexed, Knox Free Rom uploaded and ready!

Once again, my phone is currently bricked, so I cannot test this myself and because of that, I cannot guarantee this will work or that it will not cause a brick.

I am very confident it is safe, or I wouldn't post. But before I release to everyone, I need to have it tested. So I need a volunteer. If you are interested, let me know and I will PM you the link.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
im awake :D so i wouldnt mind
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Richcar:
I can download and try it in about 2 hours when I get home sorry I can't do it right now .
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
ok, ill pm you both the link in just a min.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
did you both get both of my PMs?

thanks for testing guys!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Richcar:
Yes got it thanks downloading now. :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ok everyone!

Ive had one confirmation that this is working fine. Here is the T999 Deodexed Knox Free UVEMJC Rom. Built from the official firmware this time. I doubt there is anything different, but just in case, I figured I would make it.

If you have already flashed the 4.3 firmware, WiFi should work as soon as you boot up.

If you have not, WiFi will be broken and you will need to flash the ATT kernel to fix. Both links are below.

I will elaborate more later, but I have to go for a bit. Just wanted to go ahead and post this since its flashed safely now.

Thanks to Richcar and chui for testing!

T999_Official_Deodexed_UVUEMJC.zip

ATT Insecure Kernel UVUEMJ2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Richcar:
I did the OTA yesterday now I'm trying to odin back to md5 but odin keep failing so for the moment I am unable to test this I'll try again later .
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] matrixzone:
Thanks for the update and hard work you have put into this. Quick question: Think the AT&T Kernel is based on leaked ROM which will be one step back when using on the official version. Can we have updated kernel based on the latest TMO update?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] atb1183:
Can someone report back in Wi-Fi direct, s beam sharing, and native tethering? I'm on doc's mj4 leak and those are broken but everything else are working grea.

I know, I could back up and flash but restoring never really put it back the same way; especially with wake locks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MAFU21:
Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybok0:
I came from leak 2 and the Wi-Fi doesn't work, had to flash the other kernel.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] revwillie:
Tmobile's changelog shows no ANT+:

http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4446

Uninstalled ANT+ related apps.

I'm sticking with the Leak #2....still in the process of manually debloating.

1) S Voice sucks. I wanted to use new google now voice features and S Voice kept taking over then complaining that it couldn't find a network. I currently have it 'turned off' in app settings, but I'm likely going to forcibly uninstall it through TiBackup.

2) I didn't want to make a 'bug report' about this, but now that I've seen it a few times I'll just ask if anyone else noticed it.

When launching or leaving an app that changes screen orientation, the rotation animation sometimes freezes and the phone has to be rebooted. It will happen even if auto screen rotation is turned off. This happened two times in a row for me while launching this app, but it has happened when leaving youtube or when switching into or out of Tapatalk. : Bike Interval timer​
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
the kernel baked into the rom is the newest that came with the official release, unsecured. as with all previous tmobile kernels though, wifi will not work unless you have flashed the full firmware already (confirmation still needed).

Flashing the older AT&T kernel fixes this, and everything else works fine on it as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
I hate to sound like the noob here, but can you elaborate on this just a little more for those of us who may be a little late to the party? I am unclear on what you mean by flashing the full firmware first before flashing this to get wifi to work correctly? What constitutes the full firmware?

Also you mention that the AT&T kernel fixes this, but must you keep the AT&T kernel to keep it working?

Thank you for your help, support, and sacrifices to bring this to us all, even those of us that don't always contribute as much as we should.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] calexchelse:
Kinda the question I posted in another thread last night when I was to tired to make sense

TW 4.3 WITH A TOUCH OF KITT KATT
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
Any Time Bro!!!:D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] philow:
I think what Doc means is that you need to upgrade to the official T-Mobile build. Then flash his deodexed version and WiFi will work. If you do not Odin or OTA the T-Mobile build it will not upgrade the Bootloader. Doc's assumption has been that some files the WiFi needs are in the new Bootloader for the T-Mobile kernel to work.

Make sense? :eek:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] caddermeran:
How would you update to the official version? Odin? Won't you lose root? I dont think the same root method works it soft bricked the leak when I accidentally unrooted it. I ended up Odin back to 4.1.2 in order to reroot
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] philow:
I did this:

ODIN Official tar.md5

ODIN's TWRP 2.6.3.0 with tar file

Installed SuperSU with the zip from TWRP

That is my current config fro the last 24 hours and all is running so far.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kekuta:
Noob Question

i keep getting the following error when i tried to flash the purestock using CWM:

E: can't open /data/media/T999_4.3_MJC_PureStock@.zip

(bad)

Installation aborted.

Please help me out. What am I doing wrong?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
I tried that and was met with a barrage of SuperSU fcs.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gavilan2010:
yup i did and follow what Doc Say and work good...wifi is on..lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] philow:
Very interesting. I have had no issues. I will say that I did not format /data when I did the ODIN so all my apps and stuff was still there. I was coming from Doc's deodexed with the AT&T Kernel.

I would guess that after you ODIN 4.3 and get the new bootloader then ODIN TWRP then Install Doc's 4.3 From a few posts back and that may work better.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gavilan2010:
u not need step 3 after u install official file with odin let it boot wait like 2 minutes then reboot go to d/l mode again and [*]ODIN's TWRP 2.6.3.0 with tar file

when u done boot into recovery mode then do normal installation routine Format /cache partion

FORMAT /system PARTITION!!!

Flash the new Doc rom and u will have root access
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kingston73:
Has anybody tried this but going from a 4.1.2 rom?

Just to clarify the steps, I should:

Odin the official update

Let it reboot and sit a few mins

Odin twrp

Flash rooted rom

Or we can wait and Odin the rt66 version when it's out?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scifan:
I'm unsure about odining the official update at this point...

You might want to wait on that..

After reading the other thread... no... don't odin the official update as it's currently a one-way street... no going back... and attempts to go back have bricked at least one S3... if not more. I would avoid this update at this time... use Doc's Deodexed version (read the instructions in the original post)

IF you're using ODIN on this rom, you're doing it wrong... :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zul8er:
All I see in the Root66 thread is the Odin file for the T999L not the T999.

What file are you odining for the T999?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
i also caution against flashing the official MJC firmware. If you already have, then you can flash the rom i posted earlier and wifi should work. if you have not, flash the kernel to get wifi back. sorry i wasnt clear. if i intended odin flashing the firmware i woulve specifically stated it, but i do see how it was confusing.

so if you have not taken the update, dont. you can still use either the old leak or new official rom, you just need to flash the ATT kernel on the new one. There should be no distinguishable difference brmetween them. So i doubt one will be better than the other. As i stated in the OP when i first released it, i exoected that leak to end up becoming our official build. if anything was changed we would have UVUEMJD as the official instead.

the only real difference is tge source. one is from official firmware, and one was pulled from a test device. they should otherwise be identcal.

hope that clears things up a bit.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ndwgs:
Just suggestive

Doc, may I suggest to keep the Leak #2 you got from [MENTION=497433]Prod1702[/MENTION]'s leaked phone?

Edit: Of course along with the official that you have made (minus the bootloaders, etc)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zul8er:
OK. I will wait for the official Route66 for the firmware and just flash the official rom and kernal in the meantime. Thankyou
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] razielpr:
Still no custom kernel for this rom?????
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] anil2653:
I make it more clear is the official rom line is confusing between Samsung and yours

So in second para read it either you take a old leak or new official rom from Doc not from Samsung

Doc correct me if I am wrong..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
doubt it. it was only released yesterday.

has samsung even released the kernel source yet?

no custom kernels until they do.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jim45:
AFAIK this "leaked" ROM is the same as the officially released ROM, and since I don't want to deal with the dangers of flashing the official T-Mobile released ROM I'm just going to flash this one. Specifically, I am going to flash the "T999_4.3_UVUEMJC_Full_deodexed_KnoxFree" version. However, I want the process to be as smooth as possible, and I would like to keep root. This is also the first time I've flashed something other than an official release, so I'm going to need some guidance.

So far, I've downloaded the ROM and just got to installing TWRP on my phone (which is currently running root66 4.1.2 UVDMD5). Is that all I need? Do I just select the ROM and flash it? Would flashing wipe any data?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
Hi

So no fcs for whole day...changed animation to .5 and regular usage is 6 hrs without power save activated and no greenify done.

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*i would recommend a full Wipe just to minimise errors and issues ands make sure to do an md5 check!! i did for the Test Rom that i am running:o

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Yes Sir!! it surely Does. and i hope you got the screenshots in the PM that i sent.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jim45:
Well I check the MD5 hash for the downloaded file through the command prompt and it matched what was given on androidfilehost, so I guess I'm safe with regards to that. Is the ROM really all you need to flash? I keep seeing things about kernels, modems, and the like. Once again, I'm not that familiar with finding all the pieces to a split-up firmware and flashing those pieces individually.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 4Orr:
Thank you, Doc! I'm rooted again!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scifan:
Flashing the zip file(s) doc has created are fine... putzing with the upgrade via Odin or using the ota zip file carries significant risk...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jim45:
So I've downloaded "T999_Official_Deodexed_UVUEMJC.zip" from this post. Do I just flash that in TWRP? Will everything work from there or will I need to flash a different kernel?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
Yes, thru ODIN (download firmware link at sammobile). It contains the bootloader and more. Just do a backup (nandroid or w/e) then: ODIN > wait for it to boot, it will do several reboots before it fully boots > ODIN (install TWRP) > boot to TWRP and wipe everything, then flash the thread's ROM.

Alternative: There's another thread about installing bootloaders but I'm afraid as of this post it's not yet updated with the latest one.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
you will probably also need to flash the kernel as well.

A i forgot to add it there, but you also have to flssh one of the modems in the op.

Sorry i havent updated the op yet. been out and busy! i will get to it soon though.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jim45:
After flashing the ROM I mentioned in an earlier post (T999_Official_Deodexed_UVUEMJC.zip), the AT&T insecure kernel, and the UVUEMJC modem, everything appears to be working perfectly. TWRP told me that root might have been lost and gave me an option to fix that, which it did perfectly.

Here are some first impressions:

All wireless-related functions work. This includes 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.

On a side note, the Speedtest.net app gives me 18 Mb/s down and 3.76 Mb/s up with 85ms ping

The UI looks a bit different. The biggest difference is the brighter status bar icons and less-gradient app titlebars.

Slightly changed animations and app UIs (tabbed settings).

I'll probably post back about battery life and any bugs/glitches that arise. Despite the fact I dirty flashed this over 4.1.2, it actually runs quite stable right now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Please Read!

Ok, just a quick update. I wasn't able to get to updating the op properly yet, so I just added a link to the post with the Official Rom for now. I will add it to the OP and update the information there as soon as I can sometime today.

Just to reiterate what has been well hashed out already.

If you have not already, do NOT flash the official firmware or OTA update.

I recommend flashing the deodexed, Knox free build of this Rom for now. I believe it should be the perfect replacement for the official update if you just want to run stock rooted.

Alternatively, check out [MENTION=3760726]saranhai[/MENTION]'s Rom as well. It uses mine as a base, but is a bit more customized.

If you have already updated via OTA or Odin flashing the official firmware:

Flash the T999_Official_Deodexed Rom

Flash the slightly older MJ4 modem, IF YOU CHOOSE. This is not necessary though.

Enjoy and report back to me if WiFi and everything seems to be working ok.

If you have NOT updated to the official release yet:

Flash the T999_Official_Deodexed Rom

Flash the MJ2 ATT kernel

Flash your choice of the two modems in the OP.

Enjoy!

If you experience bugs, please consider factory resetting. The majority of issues are solved by starting over clean. Restoring downloaded apps and their data SHOULD be fine, but do not restore any system data as this just defeats the purpose of a clean flash!

More to come! Thanks once again for everyones patience! I will do my best to help anyone who needs it!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chui84:
Just found out font changer does not work...weird